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Story: Wish Upon a K-Star
It’s no use as she sighs and crosses her arms. “Minseok-ssi, this is not smart.”
“We’re being careful.”
Hongjoo laughs. “That’s the same excuse Hyeri gave me. Did you study the same script?”
Minseok tries one of his charming grins. “Noona, come on. We’re not children. We can have a relationship if it’s not hurting anyone.”
“It will hurt your fans.”
“They’ll get over it,” Minseok wants to say, but he knows it’s the obstinate and shortsighted response. Instead, he says, “It’s what we want.”
“So, you’ll just be together for another couple of weeks and then what? Long distance? Hyeri won’t have as much time for phone calls and video chats as you might think. She’s going to be busy on set.”
“On set?” Minseok frowns. “What do you mean long distance? Where is she going?”
Hongjoo sighs. “So she didn’t tell you.”
Minseok feels a gnawing worry. A sensation that he hates acknowledging. “Tell me what?” His words are carefully flat.
The idea that Hyeri kept something from him doesn’t sit well.
And the way Hongjoo gives him a sympathetic frown feels too parallel to the moment Hanbin had to explain to him that Jongdae and Sooyeon had been dating behind everyone’s backs. To Minseok, it says, “Oh wow, they didn’t tell you? How embarrassing.”
“She was offered a role on a show in LA. She’ll leave for the table read after the Hallyu Wave Awards.”
“That’s next week.”
“Maybe she was waiting to tell you.”
Or maybe she didn’t intend to tell him at all. But if Minseok is good at anything, it’s hiding his true emotions. So, he nods and gives a small smile to Hongjoo. “Thanks for letting me know. I’ll see you at the awards show?”
But when he turns to go, Hongjoo says, “Minseok-ah?” Her face is set in a serious frown. “This is a big opportunity for her. She’s taking a while to accept it, and I suspect it’s because she doesn’t want to leave you. But I don’t know if she’ll get a chance like this again.”
Minseok doesn’t like where this seems to be going. “What are you trying to say, Noona?”
“I’m saying when she does tell you, you should tell her to go.”
“We can still…” He trails off, already hearing the desperation in his voice. Already knowing it’s impossible to have it all in this industry.
Isn’t this what he was pissed at Jongdae for? That his friend had tried to have it all and just made things worse. He can hear JD’s voice now, calling him a hypocrite.
And he just nods. “Okay, I’ll tell her to go.”
Hongjoo gives him a pat on the shoulder, her eyes sad with the knowledge of what she’s asking. “Thank you, Minseok-ah.”
K-Pop Fan Atticarticle: “Shin Hyeri Rumored to Be Cast in Hit US ShowMusical Dreams.”
Rumors are circulating that producers ofMusical Dreams, last year’s breakout teen drama, have reached out to Bright Star Entertainment to cast rising rookie actress Shin Hyeri. If cast, this would be Shin’s second acting role, and this time it’s a big step up to Hollywood.
Sources say that Shin Hyeri might relocate to LA, where she grew up. This seems in line with rumors that Bright Star is looking to open an LA branch to both recruit and train new talent in the United States. If true, Shin Hyeri would be their first big name based out of that branch.
Shin stole hearts with her turn as the mean girl with a dark past inYouthful Exchange, one of the biggest dramas of the year. And she is currently one half of the beloved Shin-Moon couple onOur Celebrity Marriagewith global K-pop star Moonster of WDB.
Fans are excited to see Shin in a breakout American role. Shin truly seems to be a bright new star.
Ihurry across the hall, knocking on Minseok’s door frantically instead of using the doorbell.
How did this information get leaked? I haven’t even said yes yet. I need to tell Minseok before he sees this.
“We’re being careful.”
Hongjoo laughs. “That’s the same excuse Hyeri gave me. Did you study the same script?”
Minseok tries one of his charming grins. “Noona, come on. We’re not children. We can have a relationship if it’s not hurting anyone.”
“It will hurt your fans.”
“They’ll get over it,” Minseok wants to say, but he knows it’s the obstinate and shortsighted response. Instead, he says, “It’s what we want.”
“So, you’ll just be together for another couple of weeks and then what? Long distance? Hyeri won’t have as much time for phone calls and video chats as you might think. She’s going to be busy on set.”
“On set?” Minseok frowns. “What do you mean long distance? Where is she going?”
Hongjoo sighs. “So she didn’t tell you.”
Minseok feels a gnawing worry. A sensation that he hates acknowledging. “Tell me what?” His words are carefully flat.
The idea that Hyeri kept something from him doesn’t sit well.
And the way Hongjoo gives him a sympathetic frown feels too parallel to the moment Hanbin had to explain to him that Jongdae and Sooyeon had been dating behind everyone’s backs. To Minseok, it says, “Oh wow, they didn’t tell you? How embarrassing.”
“She was offered a role on a show in LA. She’ll leave for the table read after the Hallyu Wave Awards.”
“That’s next week.”
“Maybe she was waiting to tell you.”
Or maybe she didn’t intend to tell him at all. But if Minseok is good at anything, it’s hiding his true emotions. So, he nods and gives a small smile to Hongjoo. “Thanks for letting me know. I’ll see you at the awards show?”
But when he turns to go, Hongjoo says, “Minseok-ah?” Her face is set in a serious frown. “This is a big opportunity for her. She’s taking a while to accept it, and I suspect it’s because she doesn’t want to leave you. But I don’t know if she’ll get a chance like this again.”
Minseok doesn’t like where this seems to be going. “What are you trying to say, Noona?”
“I’m saying when she does tell you, you should tell her to go.”
“We can still…” He trails off, already hearing the desperation in his voice. Already knowing it’s impossible to have it all in this industry.
Isn’t this what he was pissed at Jongdae for? That his friend had tried to have it all and just made things worse. He can hear JD’s voice now, calling him a hypocrite.
And he just nods. “Okay, I’ll tell her to go.”
Hongjoo gives him a pat on the shoulder, her eyes sad with the knowledge of what she’s asking. “Thank you, Minseok-ah.”
K-Pop Fan Atticarticle: “Shin Hyeri Rumored to Be Cast in Hit US ShowMusical Dreams.”
Rumors are circulating that producers ofMusical Dreams, last year’s breakout teen drama, have reached out to Bright Star Entertainment to cast rising rookie actress Shin Hyeri. If cast, this would be Shin’s second acting role, and this time it’s a big step up to Hollywood.
Sources say that Shin Hyeri might relocate to LA, where she grew up. This seems in line with rumors that Bright Star is looking to open an LA branch to both recruit and train new talent in the United States. If true, Shin Hyeri would be their first big name based out of that branch.
Shin stole hearts with her turn as the mean girl with a dark past inYouthful Exchange, one of the biggest dramas of the year. And she is currently one half of the beloved Shin-Moon couple onOur Celebrity Marriagewith global K-pop star Moonster of WDB.
Fans are excited to see Shin in a breakout American role. Shin truly seems to be a bright new star.
Ihurry across the hall, knocking on Minseok’s door frantically instead of using the doorbell.
How did this information get leaked? I haven’t even said yes yet. I need to tell Minseok before he sees this.
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